This was Ami - This Needs to be Shared05/24/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P.This is Amy. This is what needs to be shared.
Amy was a police officer in Baltimore County. Amy went to work wanting to make a difference. Amy put her uniform on everyday, never second guessed it and left her family behind. She drove her police car, listened to her radio and took every call. She saw things that no human should have to. She stood proud and loved what she did.

TO ALL UPS & UPS FREIGHT MEMBERS05/24/18 - Teamsters Local 71IF YOU HAVE NOT RECIEVED YOUR STRIKE VOTE AUTHORIZATION, PLEASE CONTACT LOCAL UNION 71 AT 704-596-2475 TO REQUEST THE VOTER ACCESS CODE REQUEST.

Happy AMT Day!05/24/18 - AMFAHappy Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day! This is a special day to recognize the skilled men and women who maintain aircraft with knowledge, skill, and integrity. May 24 was chosen for AMT Day in honor and recognition of the Father of Aviation Maintenance – Charles E. Taylor's. Everyone knows who the Wright brothers are, but not many know there was a third man who contributed to the first powered flight. Without Charles Taylor’s knowledge and skill, that airplane would never have gotten off the ground. Recognizing Charles E. Taylor for his impact on aviation allows us to remember how our craft began as well as our craft’s continued dedication to safety.

Voter Guide - June 5th Statewide Direct Election05/23/18 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521Click here to view the June 5th Election Voter Guide
The candidates and ballot measures recommended are the best choices for working people, and we urge you to vote by mail or find your polling location and vote at the ballot box on June 5.

FutureLink and ACFC - May 2018 information05/23/18 - CWA Local 2222Attached is the current FutureLink and ACFC flyer for May 2018.
Several things may be of interest:
1). The ACFC offers to pay up to $100 any eligible employee for gym memberships and weight management programs.
2). ACFC identifies website of made in America gift ideas for Father's Day
3).

CWA Union Brother Loses Child in Texas Shooting05/23/18 - CWA Local 2222Dear Local 2222 members,
It is with a heavy heart that we tell you a Union Brother, Darryl Claussen Jr, of CWA Local 6171 and his family lost their son, Christian Riley Garcia, in the tragic shooting at Santa Fe High School near Houston, Texas last Friday. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family. The link is listed below...
https://www.gofundme.

JOB OPENING REGIONAL ORGANIZER05/23/18 - UAW Local 2320JOB OPENING
REGIONAL ORGANIZER
Please be advised that National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW/UAW Local 2320) is receiving applications for a Regional Organizer position to service members in the Northeast/Mid Atlantic region of the Union.

Self-Driving Cars Are Scaring More People05/22/18 - Teamsters local 570May 22, 2018 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES | Self-driving cars are scaring more Americans than they used to. More people now say they would not ride in a fully autonomous car than those surveyed in late 2017, according to AAA. Some 73 percent of U.S. drivers surveyed by AAA said they would be afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle, a 10 percent jump from 63 percent in October.

Self-Driving Cars Are Scaring More People05/22/18 - Teamsters Local 355May 22, 2018 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES | Self-driving cars are scaring more Americans than they used to. More people now say they would not ride in a fully autonomous car than those surveyed in late 2017, according to AAA. Some 73 percent of U.S. drivers surveyed by AAA said they would be afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle, a 10 percent jump from 63 percent in October.

AMFA-ASA Virgin America Transition Agreement and Seniority Integration Agreement Meeting Notice05/22/18 - AMFAMay 22, 2018 -- On May 18, 2018, AMFA and Alaska Airlines announced an Agreement in Principle (AIP) on a Transition Agreement to integrate the Legacy Virgin America Technicians into our current collective bargaining agreement with Alaska Airlines. The AMFA Committee is working with the Company to finalize the Transition Agreement language, and we should have the document ready to send out to you in the coming week. The full Transition and Seniority Integration Agreements will be emailed to each member’s Alaska email for review. It will also be posted on the Alaska Maintenance & Engineering website under the AMFA tab.

US Senate Passes Cancer Registry Act05/22/18 - Fire Fighter Cancer FoundationMay 10, 2018: Today the US Senate unanimously passed legislation that was co-authored by Representatives Chris Collins (R-NY) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ): Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018. The US House of Representatives passed this legislation in September 2017.

Colorado FOP Legislative Action - 2018 General Assembly Session Report05/22/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P.The Colorado legislative session is finally over. This was, from our perspective, was one of the most difficult yet productive in many years. Unlike last year when we brought two bills on officer wellness and PTSD and were successful in gaining passage of both into law; this session we did not bring any new legislation from the FOP per se.

And the Winners Are…05/22/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21The IBEW Local 21 Scholarship Committee met and awarded scholarships to family members of eight IBEW Local Union 21 members. This year’s essays topics were: “How can the Union grow stronger in the wake of Right to Work?” and “What do you get from growing up in a Union home?" We would like to congratulate our IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship winners:
Tyler Dahm
Lauren LaMore
Cieran Locke
Amanda Rodriguez
Matthew Rodriguez
Lenette Ruiz
Kacie Sherman
Thomas Stancato.

Teamsters at UPS Take a Strike Authorization Vote05/22/18 - Teamsters Local 231Voting is underway for a strike authorization vote at UPS. With negotiations progressing at a snail’s pace, the National Negotiating Committee has called for this strike authorization vote to send a clear message to the Employer that our Teamster members are willing to stand in solidarity and take action if it becomes necessary to achieve a fair agreement.

Charge dropped against former Fort Bliss soldier accused in El Paso constable's death05/22/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' AssociationA judge approved an amended dismissal motion Monday to drop an aggravated assault charge against a man accused of causing the death of a constable. The decision came after defense lawyers claimed the original motion was unfair and vindictive.
The original dismissal motion had an indictment for capital murder attached.

Primary Elections05/22/18 - IBEW Local 100Please remember to get out and vote in our Primary Elections on Tuesday, June 5th! Not only will we be selecting our choice for the next Governor of California, we will have several important offices up for grabs that can help shape the face of politics across the nation for the next decade. Every vote counts, so exercise your right to be heard at the ballot box.

Passing of President Burrus05/22/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU
In Memoriam
Remembering President Emeritus William Burrus
December 13, 1936 - May 19, 2018
WEB NEWS ARTICLE #:
50-2018
05/21/2018 - Former APWU National President Emeritus William Burrus passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the age of eighty-one.

Rough Terrain -Telehandler/ Forklift Class VII Certification May 31-June 105/22/18 - IATSE Local 488Thursday & Friday, May 31 & June 1
8 AM - 4 PM
You must have a Certification for Forklifts Class IV & V to take this class.
Currently we only have 4 members with the Rough Terrain & Telehandler Certification.
Download the Application and Sign Up Today!
Space is Limited for this class.

Congress to Privatize the VA05/21/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWUThere is pending legislation on Capitol Hill that could lead to a total
dismantling and privatization of the healthcare system our veterans want and
need.
Last week, the House of Representatives voted 347-70 to pass S. 2372, the VA
Mission Act. Now the bill goes to the Senate.

Columbia County UPSEU members loudly and solidly ratified their new 2018 four (4) year agreement by 92% of the votes cast.

The UPSEU negotiating team put forth a comprehensive four (4) year package to their members that included enhancements in numerous areas and contained no concessions for current workers.

TWU International Equity Related Update05/21/18 - TWU Local 568As we are moving closer to the next round of equity distribution, it is imperative that each member validate the information American Airlines shows on “jetnet” is current. This includes each member’s address and tax information, which will be used in the distribution process.

One Second After The Union Is Decertified - Fatigue Protections Disappear05/21/18 - IBT Local 1108
Your Union contract with the company protects pilots who must call off due to fatigue while on duty. §28: Hours of Service states …
“Making a legitimate fatigue call shall not subject the Pilot to discipline but the Company may inquire as to the causes of fatigue and discuss with the Pilot proper rest management practices.

A Note from the Business Agents 5/21/201805/21/18 - IATSE Local 33Brothers and Sisters,
I would like to thank all for an awesome job at the Taylor Swift Concert this past weekend at the Rose Bowl. I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 put on their own show, we received "Thank You’s" and "Appreciations" from the production company on down to the Lighting Director and the Road Crew. The L.D.

Remembering President Emeritus William Burrus05/21/18 - Queens Area Local AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIOFormer APWU National President Emeritus William Burrus passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the age of eighty-one.
William Burrus served as elected National President of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO from 2001-2010. He was the first African-American to be elected president of any national union in direct balloting by the membership.

Arrangements for Mr. William Burrus05/21/18 - APWU Cleveland Area LocalWilliam Burrus, Retired A.P.W.U. National President Emeritus, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at The Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 [(202) 882-7345].
Visitation 12 noon
Service 1pm – 2pm
Please send flowers directly to The Nineteenth Street Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Ethelda Burrus and Family, 13201 Fox Bow Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.
Please take the time to read an article about this great legacy. After retiring, he was named PRESIDENT EMERITUS.

Officer Ambush and Lethal Environment Recognition - Training05/21/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P.The "Public Agency Training Council" and the "Colorado Fraternal Order of Police" have partnered to bring you this important, relevant, and outstanding officer safety training. The seminar is open to all law enforcement personnel; both line officers and management. You do not need to be a member of the FOP to register/attend.

Usher at Emerson Colonial Theater Posting05/21/18 - IATSE Local B4Openings are becoming available for ushering positions at the Emerson Colonial Theater. If you or anyone you know would be interested in applying, please contact our Business Agent, Carol Arlauskas by email at carolarlauskasb4@gmail.com, or by phone at 617-594-1077, by Tuesday, May 29th.
Please refer to the attached job description.

UPS/UPSF Strike Vote05/21/18 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is conducting a strike vote.

City of Brawley Craft Meetings05/21/18 - Teamsters Local 5422018 City of Brawley Craft Meetings
Craft Meetings for Teamsters Local 542 members employed with the City of Brawley, CA are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 3:30 p.m. in Public Works back lounge.